The Most Common Causes Of A Smelly Shower

Home Improvement, Plumbing
Showers are normally a soothing part of a person's day. After a long, stressful day at work, there's nothing better than getting into the shower and letting the water wash away your worries. However, there is another aspect of showers that can be rather embarrassing. Many different factors can contribute to a smelly shower. Detecting the Source of the Odor When you notice unusual new shower drain odors that make you wrinkle your nose in the restroom, the first thing you should do is document the type of unpleasant stench so you can figure out where it's coming from. 1. A Dirty or Dry P-Trap If your shower drain smells like sewage, it means your P-trap isn't successfully stopping sewer gases from escaping into your bathroom. If you have a…
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What Happens When You Hire an Unlicensed Plumber?

What Happens When You Hire an Unlicensed Plumber?

Home Improvement, Plumbing
Plumbers are expensive and when you are short on money, looking for low-cost repair(s) seems like the right decision for your financial budget.  Word of mouth, or putting an advertisement on Craig’s List or elsewhere, is likely to get you a flurry of calls. In our economy today, many businesses have gone under, but people still need to pay bills and put food on their tables. It is easy just to speak to a few people who do plumbing, set a price, get an estimate of the time it will take to do your repair(s), and the start date.  In theory, you can get great service at a much lower cost, the person you choose sounds respectable, honest, knowledgeable, and can plumb anything. Please bear with me, as I am having a giggling…
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